Join your board peers from critical infrastructure industries for the Cybersecurity Board Academy in collaboration with the United States Secret Service and NACD. This interactive session will provide directors with critical insights and the opportunity for dialogue on key cybersecurity developments, including:

• Critical and emergent cyber threats to the industry.
• Emerging frameworks for cybersecurity governance, including CISA Secure by Demand.
• How law enforcement partners with industry to respond to cyber-enabled crime.
• Insights into cybersecurity governance, reporting, and the relationship between the board and management, with a focus on cybersecurity frameworks and organizational structures, resource allocation, and board committee structure.
• An understanding of the structure, roles, responsibilities, and capabilities of key government agencies with respect to cybersecurity.
• Define cybersecurity board expertise, particularly in critical infrastructure industries.
• Strategies and tactics for personal cybersecurity, physical security, and privacy practices for board members.

The growing cybersecurity threat requires increased knowledge and expertise among board members to help stem the cyber crisis and curb future risks from threatening the continuity of critical sectors, the economy, and society. The program will include a special demonstration from the United States Secret Service.

The event is by invitation only, limited to directors serving on mid- and small-cap critical infrastructure industry boards. Spaces for the event are limited, and expected to fill quickly. Priority will be given to individuals who can participate for the entirety of the program. Once capacity is reached, additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist.

Learning Objectives

Gain an understanding of emerging frameworks for cybersecurity governance.

• Learn about how law enforcement partners work with industry leaders to respond to cyber-enabled crime.
• Develop insights into cybersecurity governance, reporting, and the relationship between the board and management, with a focus on cybersecurity frameworks and organizational structures, resource allocation, and board committee structure.
• Gain an understanding of the structure, roles, responsibilities, and capabilities of key government agencies with respect to cybersecurity.
• Define cybersecurity board expertise, particularly in critical infrastructure industries.
• Learn about personal cybersecurity, privacy, and physical security practices for board members.

Why should I attend?

The purpose of this program is to create an opportunity for directors to gain insights from government and industry leaders who are at the forefront of defending our nation’s critical infrastructure. The academy provides a platform for engaging with peers and cybersecurity experts on key trends and practices. It is not intended to be a forum for discussing policy recommendations or formulating policy advice to the government.

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